Understanding and addressing water contaminants to protect public health
Administrative Core
This study is looking into harmful chemicals in our water, like 1,4-dioxane, to understand how they affect our health and how we can better protect ourselves, with the hope of turning what we learn into helpful policies for cleaner water.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868590 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Yale Superfund Research and Training Program, which aims to protect public health by studying emerging water contaminants like 1,4-dioxane. The program will characterize these contaminants, assess their toxicity, and evaluate human exposure to them. An administrative team will oversee various research projects and cores, ensuring effective collaboration and communication among researchers and stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to translate research findings into actionable policies for contamination detection and remediation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living near Superfund sites or those potentially exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Not a fit: Patients who are not exposed to water contaminants or do not reside in affected areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health outcomes by identifying and mitigating harmful water contaminants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing water contaminants and their health impacts, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vasiliou, Vasilis — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Vasiliou, Vasilis
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.